Former Chelsea winger has urged Blues star Eden Hazard to sign a new deal with the club with the Belgian's future in the balance.

Hazard's current contract runs until the summer of 2020, however there has been plenty of rumours and speculation that the 27-year-old could be touted for a move to Real Madrid after this season.

Of course, if the Blues winger has a decent World Cup campaign with Belgium as well then the pressure will no doubt further intensify.

It could also get worse if Chelsea don't qualify for next season's Champions League, but Malouda believes Hazard should stick it out at Stamford Bridge and commit for the long-term.

"Chelsea can give him the means to match his ambitions," Malouda told RTBF. "It’s always when things aren't going well that speculation arises. He needs to assume his status of leader at Chelsea or elsewhere. However, it’s a personal decision.

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"If he feels he’s done everything, it’s better for him to leave. These days, it's great that players don't leave when things become difficult. Eden should leave after a major trophy like the Champions League.

"Chelsea need a player of his class. He can play in all the clubs in the world. He loves the pressure and assumes it. He's a prodigy, but Chelsea need him."